Start-ups and SMEs often fall behind on their books. HayyaTax rebuilds your accounts from the date of incorporation to today, using the documents you already have.
Bringing your books current, from incorporation to today.
Maintaining a proper book of accounts from the date of company incorporation is a legal requirement under UAE commercial law — but many start-ups and SMEs fall behind. HayyaTax prepares your book of accounts from incorporation to the current date, using the supporting documents you provide.
% At A Glance
Rebuilding your book of accounts from incorporation to today
Generating balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reports from the backlog
Getting your books ready for accurate VAT and Corporate Tax filings
Who Needs This
Businesses that have fallen behind on their records.
If rapid growth, limited accounting resources, or delayed bookkeeping have left your transactions unrecorded or unreported, backlog accounting brings your books up to date and compliant.
Timing
The sooner it's done, the smaller the gap gets.
Backlog grows the longer it's left — the sooner you update your accounts, the less there is to reconstruct, and the sooner your VAT and Corporate Tax filings are built on solid ground.
What You'll Need
Documents needed to rebuild your accounts.
Vouchers, bills, and transaction documents
Cheques and payment slips
Bank statements
Sales and purchase invoices
Any existing partial records or spreadsheets
Why This Matters
What an unresolved backlog costs you.
An unresolved backlog risks penalties for non-compliance with UAE record-keeping law
Incomplete records make VAT returns and Corporate Tax filings harder to get right
The longer a backlog sits, the more time-consuming and costly it becomes to fix
Record-Keeping At A Glance
Rebuilt backlog records are held to the same 7-year retention rule.
Once your backlog accounts are brought current, the FTA still expects the underlying records retained for at least seven years from the end of each tax period.
Minimum record retention period7 years from tax period end
We analyze the nature and volume of your business and understand your requirements.
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Step 02
Collecting Documents
We gather vouchers, bills, transaction documents, cheques, payment slips, and bank statements.
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Step 03
Account Transactions
We update accounts based on the documents and explanations provided.
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Step 04
Report Generation & Discussion
We generate your financial reports and discuss the results with management.
What's At Risk
What's at risk, and how we help.
ViolationPenaltyHow HayyaTax helps
Backlog of unrecorded transactions left unresolvedRisk of non-compliance penalties, harder auditsWe rebuild your accounts from incorporation to today
VAT returns filed on incomplete backlog dataRisk of inaccurate filings and FTA penaltiesWe clear the backlog before your next filing is due
Why work with HayyaTax
Excellence. Expertise. Experience.
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10+
Years of Experience
Hands-on UAE tax and accounting work across the team.
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FTA
Approved Tax Agent
Authorized to represent clients directly with the Federal Tax Authority.
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Expert
Professional Team
Qualified tax and accounting professionals supporting every engagement.
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Accurate
Bookkeeping
Clean, up-to-date books your business can rely on.
FTA Credentials
An FTA-registered & approved tax agency in the UAE.
HayyaTax is an FTA-approved Tax Agent — once your backlog is cleared, the same team manages your ongoing VAT and Corporate Tax compliance.
FTA-Approved Tax Agent
Direct FTA Representation
Accounting & Tax Under One Roof
FTA-Approved Tax Agent
Documented, Defensible Records
Accounting & Tax Under One Roof
Practical Turnaround
FTA-Approved Tax Agent
Authorized to represent clients directly with the Federal Tax Authority.
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Common questions
FAQs on updating backlog accounts in UAE.
What does updating backlog accounts involve? ⌄
Bringing a company's accounting records up to date by resolving overdue or incomplete transactions — reconciling records, processing outstanding invoices, and ensuring all financial data is accurate and compliant.
Why do businesses fall behind on their books? ⌄
Rapid business growth, insufficient accounting resources, or poor financial management practices are common causes — delays in bookkeeping and understaffing lead to a buildup of unreported accounts.
How much does updating backlog accounts cost? ⌄
It varies with the volume of transactions and complexity of the records, but businesses can typically expect to pay between AED 3,000 to AED 10,000, depending on business size and transaction count.
Is backlog accounting essential for VAT compliance? ⌄
Yes — properly recorded and updated transactions let you accurately calculate VAT liabilities, prepare correct returns, and submit them on time to the FTA, avoiding penalties for late or incorrect filings.
What financial reports come out of a backlog accounting project? ⌄
Balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement, accounts receivable and payable, sales performance report, and analyses of financial ratios, working capital, and break-even.
Testimonials
What clients say about HayyaTax.
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Big thanks to Ms. Megha and the HayyaTax team for their excellent support with our VAT filing. They were professional, efficient, and very helpful throughout the process. Highly recommended!
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Vuk Krkeljic
Founder, Dominant Academy · Abu Dhabi
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Excellent and accurate services. Ms. Megha Dutta has been instrumental in getting our audit and corporate tax filing done on time.
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Ovais Hashmi
Manager, Infinity Turnkey Interior Solutions
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Thank you to the HayyaTax team for successfully completing our VAT registration. Despite the complexity of our case, they handled the entire process with exceptional professionalism.
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Rehan Hyder
Manager, Student Biryani Karama
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★★★★★
Working with HayyaTax was really good. Megha was very helpful and made the work really smooth.
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Trisha Das
Executive, WEBIZ Business Center
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HayyaTax has been instrumental in helping us navigate the complexities of corporate tax compliance. Their team’s deep understanding of the UAE tax framework and strategic advice has allowed us to optimize our tax position while ensuring full compliance. Highly recommend their services!
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Sarah Al-Mansoori
CFO, TechnoWorld Innovations
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Working with HayyaTax has been a game-changer for our business. Their proactive approach to tax planning and their ability to simplify complex regulations have given us confidence in our tax strategy. They’re not just consultants; they are true partners in our growth.
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Sana Raza
Head of Finance, GreenTech Solutions
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HayyaTax provides outstanding corporate tax services that have significantly improved our financial efficiency. Their team ensures that we stay compliant while helping us identify tax-saving opportunities. Their professionalism and attention to detail are unmatched!
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Omar Khaled
Managing Director, Horizon Manufacturing Ltd.
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★★★★★
We’ve relied on HayyaTax for all our corporate tax needs, from tax audits to strategic planning. Their expertise in UAE and international tax laws has been invaluable in ensuring that we are always one step ahead. The team at HayyaTax truly cares about our business’s success.
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Fahad Al-Dosari
CEO, Apex Holdings Group
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★★★★★
HayyaTax helped us optimize our tax strategy in line with the latest regulations, making complex tax issues seem easy to understand. Their comprehensive approach and constant support have been crucial to our success. We consider them a key part of our financial team.
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Layla Juma
Tax Director, NovaTech Industries
Our Clients
Trusted by companies of all sizes.
From growing startups to established enterprises across the UAE.
HayyaTax LLC provides complete backlog accounting services, helping you prepare your book of accounts from the date of incorporation to the current date — leveraging your business's full potential from a clean starting point.
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